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Friday, 25 July 2008

Chinese Olympic terror bust dubious: Human Rights Watch  

Boys from the Xinjiang province wave the Olympic flag | AAP

20 minutes ago. A human rights expert is raising doubts about the latest terrorist plot uncovered by Chinese police ahead of the Beijing games.

The Chinese government presents very little evidence for claims of domestic terrorist plots against the Olympics. Nicholas Bequelin from Human Rights Watch

 

China cracks terror cell planning Olympic Games attack  

Beijing banners and security guard | AAP

3 hours 29 minutes ago. Police in Shanghai have cracked a terrorist cell, planning to attack an Olympic football venue in the Chinese financial hub.

We have obtained information that international terrorist organisations would likely launch an attack against an Olympic venue in the city during the Games. Head of Shanghai's Olympic security office, Cheng Jiulong

 

Leisel's Olympic rival Jessica Hardy tests positive  Comments

Jessica Hardy (centre) with Leisel Jones (right) | daylife.com

24/07/2008 5:41:00 PM. American Jessica Hardy, one of the few swimmers capable of derailing Leisel Jones' push for double breaststroke gold at the Beijing Olympics, has tested positive to a banned substance.

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'I guarantee gold': LeBron James promises US dominance  

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24/07/2008 10:45:00 AM. LeBron James guaranteed an Olympic gold medal in basketball for the United States at the Beijing games, making the boast in Friday's edition of Time magazine.

Absolutely, absolutely... LeBron James

 

Mottram finding form ahead of Beijing  

Craig Mottram | AAP

23/07/2008 10:30:00 AM. Craig Mottram has ticked another box in his Olympic buildup with an impressive victory in the 3,000m at the World Athletics Tour meet in Stockholm.

I didn't care much about the time. I was a bit unsure of my shape... Craig Mottram

 

Robinho dumped from Brazilian Olympic team  

22/07/2008 9:04:00 AM. Robinho was dropped from the Brazilian Olympic team today after Real Madrid said a medical examination found the striker has a groin injury.

Unhappily, I can't go with Brazil to the games, but it is Real Madrid's decision and I respect it... Robinho

 

Barcelona fight to keep Messi out of Olympics  

Lionel Messi | AP

24/07/2008 12:14:00 PM. Barcelona are fighting to keep their Argentinian star Lionel Messi out of the Olympics, despite a statement from FIFA boss Sepp Blatter that all clubs were obliged to release their under 23 players.

Making available players under the age of 23 for the Olympic Games has always been obligatory for all clubs... FIFA chief Sepp Blatter

 

Beijing to allow protests during Olympics  

Beijing Olympics protest banners

24/07/2008 8:46:00 AM. The Chinese government has relaxed its restrictions on protests during next months Olympic Games.

 

Patrick Johnson's Olympic dream shattered  

Patrick Johnson | AAP

24/07/2008 8:45:00 AM. Australian sprinter Patrick Johnson has unsuccessfully appealed his non-selection for the Beijing Olympics.

 

D'Arcy takes up career in radio after Olympics disappointment  Comments

Nick D'Arcy | AAP

24/07/2008 6:57:00 AM. Dumped swimmer Nick D'Arcy has swapped his goggles for a microphone, joining a Queensland radio station ahead of the Beijing Olympics.

His commentary might be something a little bit different and provide something for our breakfast show. Prime Radio Group general manager Rick Chapman

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No Deakes, no Rawlinson... no medals?  

Jana Rawlinson | AAP

22/07/2008 11:38:00 AM. History shows that Olympic track and field gold medals are fiendishly difficult to win.

Our overall chances of medals are clearly taken away by these two who would have to have gone in as distinct medal prospects... Athletics Australia national performance manager Max Binnington

 

Doping-tainted Thanou eyes Beijing Olympics  Comments

22/07/2008 7:26:00 AM. Doping-tainted sprinter Katerina Thanou wants to run at the Beijing Olympics if she fulfills her qualification efforts, the athlete's lawyer was quoted as saying today.

Katerina has told me she would like to compete in Beijing and it is my belief that she will do so... Thanou's lawyer Gregory Ioannidis

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